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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19620108 1962 Aspen, Colorado - Regular Meeting, Aspen City Council, January 8, 1962 The meetin~ was called to order at 7:30 PM by Mayor Garfish, with Councilmen Beyer, Braun and James, City Administrator Humphrey;~ City Treasurer~Mrs. Taylor present. Councilman Andersdn and City Attorney Stewart were absent. The minutes of the r~gular meeting of December 18, and the minutes of the recessed regular meeting of December 29, 1961, were read and a motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Braun, to approve the minutes. Carried unanimously. Mayor Garfish explained to the newly elected Councilmen the Resolutions ~or the transfer of funds to the Contingency Fund and to the Special Water Fund. The City's bills payable as of December 31, 1961, were then read, and a motion was made by Braun, seconded by james, to suspend Rule 19 and allow the several.amounts. Carried unanimously. A motion t~ adjourn the meeting was made at 8:00 PM by James, seconded by Braun, and carried. Mayor Garfish thanked the outgoing Councilmen for their services to the City. Mr. Garfish then~re-opened the meeting, and the following officers were sworn in by Judge Shaw: Michael J. Garfish Mayor Wolf J. Beyer Councilman City Official Clyde L. Newell " 1962 Kenneth N.C.B. Moore Wilbur G. Zordel Mrs. Etta Taylor - City Treasurer Mrs. Dorothy Hoffmann City Clerk The City's bills payable aw of January 8, 1962 were read and discussed, and a motion was m~de by Beyer, seconded by Zordel, to suspend Rule 19, and allow the several amounts. Carried unanimously. Mrs. Taylor read the treasurer's report, and Mayor Garrish explained that the actual cash balances would be reported after the department books had been closed. a motion was made by Beyer, seconded by Newell, to accept the report as read. Car- ried unanimously. A statement from Stapletou Insurance Agency for premium for public liability Premuim on the Public Skating Rink is to be referred to Mr. Humphrey {or payment out of the Free Aspen Public Skating Rink Fund. Skating Rink Had Deane was present as a spectator. Whip Jones, Harold Lesh, Natalie Gignoux and Charles Pitts were present in the interest of bus stops and routes to Buttermilk and Highland Ski areas. Mr. Humphrey Bus stops showed a map, prepared by Mr. Pitts andsaid the Highlands area would like to add 6 more Ski areas. stops,making a total of 12 stops. The route was checked out by Plice Chief Kralicek, amd Mr. Humphrey, and it was brought out that the bus should not draw into the Villa driveway as this required crossing Route 82 twice, and would be a hazard. Councilman Beyer refermed to the Minutes of December 1 and December 15 of 1958, in which provision was made for the Buttermilk Bus only to stop at Little Nell Slope, and Councilman Zordel substantiated this. Mr. Lesh said that when he was driving the Highlands Bus it started at the Bus Depot. Maint. Mr. Jones requested a stop for the Highlands Bus on Durant Street at Wagner Park, Wagner Pk. and he said if this is permitted they would pay 1/2 of the cost of the upkeep of Wagner Park. Natalie Gignoux said her concern was that the routes be confined to certain Bus stops stops, and that there should be no transportation of passengers other than to and and routes, from ski areas, otherwise the lines should be franchised by the City and State. After considerable discussion, it was agreed that the Buttermilk Bus should stop at the Ski School Meeting Place, and the Highlands Bus at Wagner Park on Durant Street, and that otherwise the present route is to be followed until after the meeting which is to be held on January 11, 1962, at 7:30 PM, also that. i~ter-city hauling should be discontinued. Councilman Zordel suggested that Council review the stops requested by the Highlands area. Mr. Jones referred to the request of the Glenwood-Aspen Stages for a raise in Glenwood-Aspen rates and asked if the C~ty is concerned. Mayor Garrish said a notice had been Stage-rate' received from the Public Utilities Commission, and that the case has been postponed. increase. Mr. Pitts referred to speed of buses passing the Smuggler Motel on Main St., and this will be referred to the Police Chief. Mr. Leeh referred to the parking problem at the Bus Depot, and Mr. Humphrey Parking. is to confer with Police Chief Kralicek on the matter of enforcement. NatAlie felt that strict enforcement should apply only at time of bus arrival. To be discussed further - lots offerred to the City for parking space. Mayor Garfish read a letter from Mr. Stewart regarding ~otental danger from Leash law large dogs, and he referred to two instances where small dogs had been killed by discussed, huskies, and he expressed concern that small children might be injured. Discussed- leash law, and more information is required; also difficulty in pickin~ up large dogs by dog cathher. Mr. Lesh referred to cost of bus franchise and tax, and he said he felt that Highlands Bus should not be permitted to stop at all .lodges. Ski Club. Mr. Garfish read a letter from the Aspen Ski Club thanking the City for the donation of $200.00/ The application for a motel license presented by Columbine Lodge was reviewed, Columbine and a motion was made by Moore, seconded by Beyer, to approve the issuance of a Lodge license to Columbine Lodge subject to the conditions notedon theapplication by the Building Inspector. Carried unanimously. Councilman Newell referred to the Potter i Potter~HousE House, and Jim Markalunas is to check to see if it is being used for a non- con- 'bi forming use. ~ Bldg. Report. Markalunas' building report was handed out and discussed. Mr. Humphrey referred to meters and difficulty in reading and council approved Meters his getting information regarding remote control equipment. He also referred to thB lid on the pit on Hyman at Hunter St. and said he had Lid on valve discussed this with Mr. Bealmear who is willing to assume $25.00 of the cost of labor. pit. Mr. Humphrey referred to his meeting with Les Finley who informed him that if Les Finley- the intent is there to utilize the water in the future, the City's water rights are water rights, probably secure, and Humphrey feels the City should make every effort to retain these rights. He then referred to purchase of chlorine and salt~ which would be obtainable from Grand Junction at the same price or less than at Denver. Advisability of using Chlorine-salt- salt was discussed, also that sand would require purchase of a spreader- about spreader-blade $650.00 for a good machine. He would also like to equip the City's jeep with a bla'de for plowing. Council favors looking further into these matters. Boiler-City Also discussed the fact that the boiler in City Hall will not be approved for Hall further inspection. He said Jack Heath had requested a loading zone at the corner of Galena and Loading Zone Cooper. It was suggested that a "No Parking Here to Corner" sign be placed on Heath Floral GalenB, and he could then draw in just for loading and unloading. Galena. The parking problem was discussed, and Bill Dunaway agreed that the City could Parking. plow his lots near thg Post Office for parking. Councilman Zordel referred to park- Dunaway Lots ing at Herald Motors, and re~c.ommended that parking should b~ orderly. Mayor Garfish briefed the newCouncil on such matters as:, Street improvement program Clean-up Program Enforcement of clean-up after use of Wagner Park Codification of Ordinances. Outside waterline maintenance agreements. Request for renovation of Armory Hall for convention use. Donations to various organizations. Agreement with Fire lstrlct Hod Nicholson working with Mr. Stewart on agreement. Tree planting Program. Mr. Humphrey will check with Forest Service. Glory Hole - and danger of water overflow. Request from Wally Mills for stand-by water system. Adjustmmntin electric rates. East Aspen Patent Jerry Hobgood claim not yet presented- refer to Mr. Stewartto draw up nec- essary release. 5 Aspen, Colorado - ~Regular Meeting, Aspen City Council January 8, 1962,~Cont'd. Sparovic deed - hold until next meeting for Mr. Stewart. Letter from Colorado State re total street milage given to Mr~ Humphrey. Agreement with Skiing Corporation. Letter from Aspen Institute requesting donation and outlining plans was passed around to Council. Letter from Colorado Dept. of Health re standards given to Council for review. Letter from F~iedl Pfeifer re bus stops - consider at special meeting Thursday. The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 PM upon motion by Newell seconded by Moore, and carried. C ty Clerk Mayor Ga~ then suggested outlining areas for street improvement districts, and discussion covered financing, consulting the State Highway Dept. about Route 82, drain- Paving age from City running into County, with special consideration to be given to drainage Program problem, and the advisability of starting with areas in the business district ad- ~ Sa~ent to Route 82. Mr. Humphrey is to get cost per block for various methods of Dav-